Tres Sabores
2018 Zinfandel
Rutherford
Auction 24 | Lot No. 193
Vintage: 2018
Tres Sabores
Zinfandel
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Rare estate Zinfandel from the western Rutherford Bench
- Planted in 1972, this was the first vineyard to be certified organically grown (CCOF) in Napa Valley
- From a dry-farmed, hand-tended vineyard long respected for creating Zins of balance and elegance
- Destemmed (not crushed), naturally fermented in bins with hand punch-downs, total production less than 450 cases
Description
The roots of dry-farmed vines delve deeper into the alluvial soils of the western benchland of Rutherford, producing dynamic wines. Our Zinfandel, planted in 1972, is thriving thanks to healthy soil, regenerative, ecosystem-focused farming and a hands-on philosophy to winemaking. This naturally fermented, single barrel, 2018 Zinfandel is multi-dimensional, balanced and full of verve!
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Julie Johnson
Winemaker, Tres Sabores
I married a winemaker. Then I married another winemaker. They both make great wine and I've learned a great deal through a 30-year-long process of love and osmosis (and personal gumption, I guess!)
I was encouraged to start making wine in 2001 - "Don't you think it's about time that you start making the wine (from your front yard)?", he said.
Country born: United States
Education: Pre-med, Bowdoin College
Public Health & Public Health Nursing, Columbia University
Numerous classes
Lots of sweat equity
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Gerald Asher just called my 2007 Rutherford Perspective estate Cabernet "impeccable, with a perfect balance, complete." That's pretty wonderful feedback from my point of view.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Act as a steward for the terroir and let it speak to you. Make the wine you personally love to drink.
Winery Distribution
Tres Sabores is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Tres Sabores Contact: Julie Johnson
Domestic:
- Arizona ( Copa Fina )
- California ( Copa Fina )
- Florida ( Winebow )
- Illinois ( Acme Wine )
- Michigan ( AHD Vintners )
- New Jersey ( Winebow )
- New York ( Winebow )
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